Healdsburg, CA|News|
Federal Disaster Loans Available For Those Impacted By Winter Storms
Low-interest loans up to $2 million for Sonoma County businesses and $500,000 for homeowners are available.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
- Concord, CA
Maggie Fusek Avants is an award-winning copy editor and journalist whose experience in the news business goes back to when she had a paper route in sixth grade. She went on to earn a degree in journalism as well as the title of "Distinguished Journalist of the Year" for the campus newspaper.
Since 2009, she has served as a local news editor for online and print publications. A member of the Society of Professional Journalists, Fusek Avants has been invited back to her alma mater to mentor new journalists.
She is now the Patch editor for Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Healdsburg, Napa Valley, Benicia, Pinole, Hercules, Martinez and Concord.
Fun Fact: She shares a birthday with William Shakespeare
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Sonoma County May Temporarily Ban Rent Increases On Mobile Home Spaces
The Board of Supervisors will discuss a temporary moratorium that would apply to mobile home park spaces in certain areas.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Feds Announce Indictments In Probe Of Antioch, Pittsburg Police Depts.
Breaking: "Today makes it clear no one is above the law...we will continue to hold accountable those who break the law."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
2 Sonoma County Companies Make List Of Startups To Watch
Inc. magazine has released its 2023 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
2 Napa Companies Make List Of Startups To Watch
Inc. magazine has released its 2023 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
2 Lamorinda Companies Make List Of Startups To Watch
Inc. magazine has released its 2023 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
4 Walnut Creek Companies Make List Of Startups To Watch
Inc. magazine has released its 2023 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
4 Concord Companies Make List Of Startups To Watch
Inc. magazine has released its 2023 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Rohnert Park Man Arrested On Warrant For Lewd Behavior Toward Child
A fast-food restaurant in Petaluma was evacuated and police told the public to avoid the area as they worked to take the man into custody.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Bus Driver Arrested On Warrant For Lewd Behavior Toward Child
A fast-food restaurant in Petaluma was evacuated and police told the public to avoid the area as they worked to take the man into custody.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Community Alert: Discolored Water Addressed By City Of St. Helena
A city representative addresses the cause, what is being done and whether the city's water is safe to use.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Calistoga Library To Close Temporarily For Maintenance
Wood flooring, a portion of which is original to the library since 1924, will be refinished.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa City Council Approves Advanced Traffic Enforcement Systems, More Commonly Known As Red-Light Cameras
ATES, more commonly known as red-light cameras, will be placed at four critical intersections in the city of Napa.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Melo's Italian Table To Open In Walnut Creek
The family-owned and operated restaurant chain that is only found in the East Bay is set to open its fifth location. Here's what to know.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
School Buses Collide In Brentwood
The crash involving two buses happened shortly before noon at Heritage High School.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Deadly Crash Reported On Highway 4 In Discovery Bay: CHP
Breaking: The roadway was closed in both directions as emergency personnel responded to a fatal crash involving three cars.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
St. Helena Launches Inaugural Community Academy
Applicants are sought for the free, eight-week program that starts Sept. 6. Participants must be 16 or older.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Safeway Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Lafayette Store
As part of reopening ceremonies at Lafayette and Walnut Creek stores, the Safeway Foundation donated a total of $9,000 to local nonprofits.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Safeway Celebrates Grand Reopening In Walnut Creek
As part of recent reopenings at Walnut Creek and Lafayette stores, the Safeway Foundation donated a total of $9,000 to local nonprofits.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Former Sonoma County Nonprofit Director Sentenced For Embezzlement
Lisa Fatu, 42, used her company credit card to buy a couch and pay personal bills to the tune of over $50,000, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
